Practice Test 1 — Writing
Task 1 · 20 minutes Task 2 · 40 minutes
Writing Task 1 · 150+ words
The charts below show the results of a survey of adult education. The first chart shows the reasons why adults decide to study. The pie chart shows how people think the costs of adult education should be shared.
Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below.
You should write at least 150 words.
| Reason | Adults (%) |
|---|---|
| Interest in subject | 40% |
| To gain qualifications | 38% |
| Helpful for current job | 22% |
| To improve prospects of promotion | 20% |
| Enjoy learning / studying | 20% |
| To be able to change jobs | 12% |
| To meet people | 9% |
| Individual | 40% |
|---|---|
| Employer | 35% |
| Taxpayer | 25% |
0 / 150 words minimum
Writing Task 2 · 250+ words
Present a written argument or case to an educated reader with no specialist knowledge of the following topic:
There are many different types of music in the world today. Why do we need music? Is the traditional music of a country more important than the International music that is heard everywhere nowadays?
You should write at least 250 words. Use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.
0 / 250 words minimum
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